Reception of yota 4g lte internet. Weak Yota signal. What to do? There is coverage but the Internet does not work
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Unfortunately, even in the 21st century, the problem of low speed and unreliable Internet access is familiar to most residents of rural areas, private areas and small towns, where there is no developed infrastructure of providers, and mainly modems from mobile operators are used.
Briefly, in pictures and without theoretical justification, I will tell you how I managed to compete for quality. The result is a simple guide to making a “Bi-Quad” antenna, for beginners - “do it as I do!”
And to make it more fun, I’ll give you the results right away.
Reception: was - 2.7 MB/sec., now - 19 MB/sec.
Broadcast: was - 0.16 MB/sec., now - 6 MB/sec.
More than 6 times the reception advantage, hehe!
But the speed and stability of the channel, to put it mildly, left much to be desired:
I looked at the Yota action map in my area and found out the location of the tower. It turned out that I was in very unfavorable conditions:
1) Boundary of the reliable reception zone.
2) When installing the modem indoors, there is no direct visibility in the direction of the tower (the neighboring house interferes).
Tricks in the form of an additional indoor antenna and the use of a reflector, as expected, did not give positive results.
The best high frequency amplifier is a good antenna!
I asked and consulted with my colleagues.I chose the reliable “Bi-Quad” design, which I propose to repeat for you! Our antenna will be simple and passive, without taking electronics outside.
We will need:
1) Foil-coated fiberglass plate 100 mm by 100 mm for the reflector.
2) A 300 mm piece of copper (even better - silver-plated) wire, 1.5 - 2 mm in diameter for the antenna sheet. The thicker it is, the more broadband the antenna will be.
3) Decrease cable type RK75-7, “television”, good quality (mono-core + “thick” tinned copper braid), 5 – 8 m long. 4) “TV” RF connectors (socket and plug),
5) with a piece of thin RF cable for connecting to the modem. I “took a bite” of this from an indoor “wi-fi” “pipette” antenna.
We don’t rush further, we do everything carefully and thoroughly. Look at the photos. We mark a piece of wire eight times 30 mm each and use pliers to form the antenna sheet. We bend an L-shaped traverse from the segment twice 15 mm each.
Drill a hole with a diameter of 7 mm and a couple of holes for fastening in the center of the reflector, cut the cable:
We assemble the structure by soldering:
Place the antenna in a suitable box. I used a junction box for electrical installation.
We make a transition cord. You can’t do without it, the main cable is very rigid:
We pass the cable through the hole in the window frame (or window). Install the connector on the main cable. Connect:
The implementation of the design took no more than two hours, so some “roughness” in manufacturing is noticeable and does not affect performance.
My Huawei E3372h modem has two CRC9 RF sockets. In this case, the best communication channel is obtained when connected to a socket located closer to the USB connector (apparently, a feature of this type of modem).
Now we need to find the installation location. The parameters of the router and modem helped to monitor the signal level in real time:
The higher the CINR value and the lower (modulo) RSSI, the stronger the signal.
Luckily I didn't have to make a separate mast or mounting bracket. Direct visibility “opened up” during installation “on wires” under the roof shelf of the house, on the corner.
This page provides a coverage map of Russian operators. All points are located on the map, cities and distances are marked. When you click on the corresponding button, you can see the coverage of 4G, 3G, LTE and GSM areas. In the upper left corner there are buttons with which you can find a specific coverage of operators of interest, as well as a form for searching for a specific object.
Using this map, you can easily view all the towers nearby to you and determine the best signal that reaches your location not at the very edge. Presented in detail:
- MTS coverage map;
- Megafon coverage map;
- Tele2 coverage map;
- 4G, 3G, LTE, GSM coverage map;
- Internet coverage map.
Each station has its own color, and the network being distributed is identified by the same color as the station. The map is updated regularly, even the slightest changes in coverage are instantly displayed on it. Our Meldana online store provides a unique opportunity that will allow you to find out the true coverage area of your operator.
- Yota:
- Signal Yota 2G
- Signal Yota 3G
- Signal Yota 4G
- Megaphone:
- Signal Megafon 3G
- Signal Megafon 4G
- Signal Megafon 4G+
- MTS:
- MTS 2G signal
- MTS 3G signal
- MTS 4G signal
- Tele 2:
- Tele2 2G signal
- Tele2 3G signal
- Tele2 4G signal
- Crimea:
- Signal Crimea 2G
- Signal Crimea 3G
- Signal Crimea 4G
- Rostelecom:
- RTK 2G signal
- RTK 3G signal
- RTK 4G signal
- SkyLink:
- Sky signal
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Despite the fact that most operators promise stable 4G coverage, the stated speed of which corresponds to 100-300 Mbit per second, the map clearly shows that this coverage is available only in small areas, while the remaining zones remain with Internet speeds of 10-30 Mbit per second.
A large area is occupied by LTE and 3G coverage, which occupy almost all areas on the map, but upon detailed inspection you can still notice “deaf” zones. The leader among LTE and 4G coverage today is Megafon, whose operators are doing everything possible not only to maximize the area of the distributed network, but also to support the declared speed and quality of communication.
In Yekaterinburg, Beeline has the densest and most reliable coverage; it is in first place, followed by MTS, Yota and Tele2 in descending order. Despite this assessment, the networks of these operators are quite popular and stable, with the exception of blind areas that reflect the signal or do not transmit it. For such cases, you will need an amplifier to improve the signal, which you can purchase on our website. Our experienced and professional managers will conduct a detailed consultation and help you choose the most appropriate operator in your case.
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Why does the need arise and in what cases is it necessary to strengthen the Yota LTE/WiMAX signal?
In our country, there was active talk about WiMAX technology in 2008, when the first commercial network under the Yota brand was put into operation. Since then, the demand for mobile Internet has been quite high. The network is actively developing in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Sochi and Ufa, but network coverage is not yet complete and it is not always possible to provide a stable signal and high quality communication.
Places appear - “Dead Zones”, where the signal level periodically disappears or it turns out to be too weak to provide uninterrupted and high-speed Internet access. The question arises: how to strengthen the Yota LTE signal?
Indoors, the signal level is weaker than outdoors due to power loss when radio waves pass through thick walls. Therefore, the simplest and most common way is to buy a USB extension cable and place the modem as close to the window as possible. It is necessary to understand that this option will achieve only a slight increase in the Yota signal.
The most effective and optimal option for enhancing the LTE signal is connecting external antennas for Yota, which allows you to get high-quality and fast Internet access.
In what cases is Yota signal amplification necessary?
- If you are at a short distance from the base station and the modem does not see the Yota signal
- When the modem or router sees a weak signal but can connect
- If you need to increase the speed of your Internet connection
You can find a huge amount on the market antennas for signal amplification Yota different parameters and manufacturers. These antennas are connected to the corresponding connector on the USB modem or to the LTE router. The router, as a rule, has a special connector for connecting an external antenna, but modems do not have such a connector.
In this case, you have to modify the modem socket by removing the protective film and attaching the so-called “pigtail” to it. Unfortunately, this operation voids your modem warranty, but it allows you to increase the speed of receiving and sending data. We can offer you antennas for Yota, in which the modem itself is used as an antenna feed.
What antenna parameters affect the Yota signal gain?
It is necessary to understand that the antenna is a passive element and does not contain an LTE amplifier. Yota signal amplification is achieved only by changing the antenna radiation pattern and more accurately focusing the signal. A quantitative measure of the efficiency of an antenna is the gain factor (GC). The larger the antenna, the narrower its radiation pattern and the more difficult it will be to point such an antenna exactly at the base station. Moreover, the antenna will have to be adjusted in 2 planes: horizontal and vertical.
We present to you the most powerful antenna for Yota - HiTE Grid parabolic MIMO antenna with 2x24 dBi gain and built-in modem. No more thinking about pigtails and expensive microwave cables! No signal loss in cables or connectors. You not only save your money, but also get a real chance to catch a signal where the modem simply “didn’t see” it before.
With our antenna the signal will always be stable, and the data transfer speed will be much higher than in traditional kits with pigtails and cable! Today, a MIMO antenna with high gain is the most effective solution for connecting a country house or cottage to the Yota network!
Yota is a “newbie” among mobile operators, founded four years ago. In the first year of its existence, Yota's subscriber base exceeded one million users. In 2018, as in the past, the company provides services under its own brand, but uses the cellular network and switches of another operator.
Advantages of the new Yota network
The new network has several advantages that distinguish it from other operators. Let's look at the most significant advantages of the Iota network:
- unlimited Internet (100%) - there are no restrictions on traffic and speed, even if a certain limit is reached. You can watch many videos and films in good quality from your smartphone or tablet;
- free calls within the network - you can now call loved ones and friends without any restrictions;
- free messages - you can send SMS without restrictions throughout Russia;
- lack of federal roaming - now you can call from city to city completely free of charge, you just need to connect a package with minutes;
- minutes for calls to numbers of other operators - you choose the number of minutes yourself.
Thanks to its features, the young Iota network is of interest to travelers, Internet surfers, businessmen with frequent business trips, and simply all advanced people.
Network coverage
The coverage area of the young operator extends to almost all regions of Russia. But not all residents of our country can use the services of the Yota network today. Therefore, for the convenience of customers, this mobile operator offers to use the Iota network card. Using this map you can find out the working coverage area of the Internet provider Yota in a particular area.
Fans of modern smartphones and Internet users know that 3G differs from 4G in the way it transmits data. In the Iota network, packet data and voice transmission in 3G standards is excellent. The same cannot be said about the 4G coverage area; the fourth generation of wireless communications currently has a small coverage area. But Yota representatives promise to solve this problem soon.
Problems may also arise with purchasing a SIM card from a young operator. Today you can buy a SIM card only in certain areas of our country. To find out in which localities in Russia you can buy a SIM card, you need to visit the operator’s website.
Popularity of the Iota network map
Already today, the mobile coverage area extends throughout the entire territory of our country from west to east. Residents of 65 major cities can use the network services without any problems. As for small towns, the best wireless Internet is only in the Moscow and Leningrad regions.
To find out whether your city is in the Internet distribution zone, you need to go to the operator’s official website. In a special section you can see Yota coverage areas. The city you select will immediately appear on Yandex.Map. Each city has its own color, which corresponds to the quality of network coverage.
The Yota operator has the following coverage maps:
- voice transmission and 2G - communication and Internet services in the 2G standard;
- Internet 3G - high-speed Internet in the 3G standard;
- 4G Internet - high-speed LTE Internet;
- Possible coverage area - wireless network technologies are not yet available.
Where does Yota coverage work best?
The young operator cannot yet guarantee 100% quality communication. Despite the fact that all base stations operate in normal mode, the quality of communication may vary dramatically. No one keeps official statistics on the operation of the new network; it can already be seen that in St. Petersburg wireless communications work even better than in Moscow.
We kindly ask residents of the following cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov, Vladimir, Kursk, Nizhny Novgorod, Astrakhan, Orenburg, Krasnoyarsk, Pyatigorsk, Tyumen, Ufa, Khabarovsk, Bryansk, Chelyabinsk, Krasnodar and Sochi, as well as other cities where it operates new network operator Yota, leave a comment about the quality of communication in your region. Together we will improve the quality of the network.
For your convenience, we offer a Yota network map, with which you can see Yota LTE coverage areas in a given area.
Despite the age of the Yota operator, the signal coverage area is quite extensive. If you are concerned about voice quality, then you have nothing to worry about. Yota's coverage area occupies about 99% of the territory of Russia. If you think that you will purchase and activate a SIM card and will not be able to call anyone, then this opinion is wrong. Also, 2G Internet is available in almost any region, which is also impressive. If you need high-speed Internet access, then pay attention to the coverage area map. The preface turned out to be quite informative, in my opinion, now let’s move on to a more detailed discussion.
Yota's coverage areas are very different from each other. The 2G Internet map covers almost the entire country, but in the case of 4G, things are not so good. Fast Internet from Iota is available in larger cities of our Motherland. In order to adjust the Internet speed, it is enough to make the necessary settings. Of course, the yota coverage area in Moscow is the most extensive and gradually from the center the map begins to take on a different, diffuse image. I suggest you visually familiarize yourself with the yota coverage map and the coverage of the operator’s 4G networks.
Dark blue color is the 4G coverage area. Blue - 3g, the rest - 2g.
The Iota coverage map is constantly growing and expanding. It can be seen that large cities are well covered, their suburbs are a little worse, but the further from the city, the less high-speed Internet. Conclusion: if you want to take it to your dacha, there will be good coverage within a 100 km radius of a major city.
Iota network signal level
Maps of iota coverage areas on the official website do not provide entirely reliable information. In fact, the areas that the towers cover are slightly smaller than shown on the maps. If you are afraid to purchase and be left without the Internet, then in this case there is a special offer from the operator.
At any Iota office you can take the modem for a test drive for a period of 2 weeks. The only condition is that you must pay a deposit for the equipment entrusted to you in the amount of 100% of its cost. After testing, you can make a choice in favor of the operator or search for an alternative.
Video: yota network signal coverage map
In this video, you will visually familiarize yourself with the coverage area of the iota signal and find out whether your region falls within the area covered by the 4G signal.